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    "id": 411930,
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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Hon. Keynan",
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        "legal_name": "Adan Wehliye Keynan",
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    "content": "Hon. Speaker, I stand with great nostalgia to appreciate the position taken by the Leader of the Majority Party, hon. Duale. I was with you somewhere where were told that a crop of politicians would emerge from nowhere and say that they want to erase the history of a certain country and start it afresh. Any attempt to re-write or erase the historical contributions of great leaders like Mzee Moi – who handed over power voluntarily in the midst of many others who had refused to accept democratic transitions – is unfair. The contribution of Mzee Moi must be applauded. Hon. Speaker, as an individual, I want to say, knowing that you, the current President of the Republic of Kenya and his deputy fall in the same category; that we must appreciate the unique contributions of great leaders like Mzee Moi. No attempt should be made by any entity or individual to commercialise their contribution. Therefore, I want to agree with hon. A.B. Duale that the issue is not as casual as somebody tried to purport. We want an extensive investigation conducted. Those individuals who thought of the idea of changing the name of that stadium should be brought to book because what they did is interference with our sovereignty. It is interference with our history, which is not acceptable. Therefore, I want to appreciate the position taken by hon. Members. In honour of Mzee Moi and Mzee Kibaki, and many other presidents who are going to retire, we want to create a club of retired Presidents, so that they can remain a living example to the rest of Africa, so that they can be consulted by young and emerging African leaders. I am proud to say that I am one of the products of the Nyayo philosophy. Thank you. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor."
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